Marketing
This coverage explores marketing strategy and innovation across the UK retail industry — from brand campaigns and customer engagement to data-driven advertising and omnichannel communication. Retail Sector reports on retailer marketing performance, creative partnerships, loyalty schemes, and digital transformation shaping how brands connect with consumers. Coverage includes insights into retail media networks, influencer collaborations, social commerce, and the evolving use of AI and analytics in campaign optimisation. For retail professionals, this category offers expert intelligence on how effective marketing drives sales, brand value, and competitive advantage in a dynamic retail environment.
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Apr- 2024 -2 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-2/4/24
Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton’s plans for a takeover have fallen through, leading to an extension of a £20m funding facility with Hilco. Dunkerton, while remaining committed to the business, does not intend to make an offer, according to a statement on the London Stock Exchange. Talks of a possible equity…
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2 AprilNews
FatFace unveils leadership changes following Next acquisition
FatFace has announced several new appointments within its senior leadership team to help drive the business forward following the acquisition by Next back in October 2023. The retailer has created two new roles on the management team – people director and stores director. Both positions are being appointed from existing…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-28/3/24
AO expects to meet profit guidance, anticipating adjusted profit before tax to be at the top end of £28-£33m for the 12 months ending 31 March. Revenues are projected to reach £1.04bn, driven by positive trading in the core business through Q4 and the return of revenue growth for AO.com.…
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28 MarchHealth & Beauty
The Perfume Shop appoints two new directors amid Gender Pay Gap report
The Perfume Shop has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two female directors, Karen Harris and Laura Wilkinson. Harris, who was previously head of marketing, will take up a new position of customer director and be responsible for all areas of Customer, Loyalty, Marketing and PR. Wilkinson, previously…
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27 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-27/3/24
Fashion giants ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda have pledged to overhaul their green marketing tactics following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation. The CMA’s scrutiny was prompted by concerns of greenwashing in the fashion industry. The firms will now ensure that their green claims are clear, specific, and…
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27 MarchFeatures
How can retailers effectively manage their inventory?
Inventory management stands as a fundamental aspect of effective retail store administration. Situated within supply chain management, its objective lies in overseeing the movement of goods from manufacturers to warehouses and ultimately to the point of sale. Inadequate inventory management results in inefficiencies due to the absence of reliable real-time…
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27 MarchClothing & Shoes
Asos, Boohoo and Asda commit to green claim changes after CMA probe
Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda have committed to change the way they display, describe, and promote their green credentials, after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation to scrutinise their fashion ‘green claims’. The CMA launched the review in July 2022 having identified concerns of possible greenwashing…
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26 MarchHealth & Beauty
Holland & Barrett names new UK&I CEO amid leadership shake up
Holland & Barrett, the health and wellness business, has announced the appointment of Anthony Houghton as its new CEO of UK&I. The appointment comes as the retailer also announced changes to its structure to help further accelerate its growth and transformation strategy including the creation of three new divisions. Also…
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25 MarchHigh Street
Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%
Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI Software. MRI said it anticipates that shoppers will “flock” to retail parks this week to stock up on Easter essentials ahead of the weekend with the latter part of the…
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22 MarchNews
Pandora appoints new GM for British Isles and new CCO
Pandora has announced the appointment of Sonia Lopez Delgado as new general manager of British Isles (BRIS) from 1 July, the company’s second largest cluster. She currently holds the position as general manager of the Northern Europe cluster (NOEU). She joined Pandora in 2018 and has extensive experience within sales,…
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